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Voinovich School students and a member of the Mayors Partnership for Progress stand in front of a slide about the village of New Straitsville.

Voinovich School students collaborate with regional mayors to tackle community challenges

April 1, 2025 2 min

The Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service continues to foster community-academic collaboration through real-world experiences, exemplified by Professor Geoff Dabelko’s class.

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Summer Experiences

High school students invited to apply for alumni-supported Summer Law & Trial Institute

April 1, 2025 3 min

High school students are invited to apply for the highly-competitive Summer Law and Trial Institute offered this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus. The program is free.

Student organizations

Your Friday night just got funnier

April 1, 2025 2 min

Friday’s Live delivers nonstop laughs, creative sketches and a community of student talent that blends live performances with musical guests and stand-up acts, creating a space to make lasting connections.

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Community Impact

Miller Prosthetics wins VA contracts with support from Ohio APEX Accelerator

March 31, 2025 2 min

Thanks to the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service’s APEX Accelerator Program, Nancy Miller and her husband, Mark, were able to navigate the complexities of government contracting.

University Community

Ohio University mourns the loss of English Professor, Boyd Scholars Board Member Carey Snyder

March 31, 2025 6 min

The Ohio University community mourns Professor Carey Jean Snyder, who passed away on March 20, 2025.

OHIO Announcements

An update regarding the 'Advance Ohio Higher Education Act'

March 31, 2025 1 min

The following message was shared with the University community on Monday, March 31.

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Urban Planning

An up-close look at gentrification and affordable housing

March 31, 2025 4 min

Students traveled to the historic Franklinton neighborhood in Columbus to see the effects of urban development firsthand. Led by OHIO alumni, the field trip connected classroom lessons to real-world experiences.

OHIO Announcements

OhioLINK announces Open Educational Resource Course Redesign Grants

March 28, 2025 2 min

The submission for OhioLINK’s OER course redesign grants is April 18, 2025.

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OHIO Events

Upcoming workshop to give tips to academics for writing for popular audiences

March 28, 2025 2 min

In the April 8 workshop, Barbara J. Risman, Ph.D. and Deborah J. Cohan, Ph.D., will provide practical strategies for translating research, theory and academic concepts for a popular audience.

The Contemporary History Institute and The George Washington Forum Present "I Too Was There: Gifford B. Doxsee, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., and Their Shared Experiences at Dresden's Slaughterhouse-Five," Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Alden Library 319

Expert Speakers

April 8 event to focus on shared experiences of acclaimed author Vonnegut and former OHIO professor in World War II

March 28, 2025 4 min

The Menard Family George Washington Forum and the Contemporary History Institute will host Dr. Kevin C. Ruffner and Ohio University alumna Isabel Huber Planton for the Tuesday, April 8 presentation.

OHIO Events

OHIO to hold ‘University Updates’ event on April 22

March 28, 2025 1 min

All Ohio University students, faculty and staff are invited and able to view the event in person or online.

Ohio Unveristy student Nate Tegtmeyer standing amongst six of his coworkers from Trancy

Study Abroad

From classroom to culture

March 27, 2025 4 min

From teaching himself Japanese during lockdown to landing a competitive internship in Japan, Nate Tegtmeyer's story is one of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities.

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Community Events

Ohio University Symphony Orchestra to perform at OHIO Southern April 5

March 26, 2025 2 min

Ohio University Southern will host the Ohio University Symphony Orchestra on April 5 at 3 p.m., concluding the Ironton Council for the Arts’ 2024-25 concert season.

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OHIO Events

OHIO to host pop-up thrift market on April 4

March 26, 2025 3 min

The OHIO Thrift Market will be open to the public from 1– 6 p.m. on Friday, April 4, at the Morton Field. The pop-up market will solicit items from two thrifting locations in the area.

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JED Campus

OHIO Healthy Minds survey guides JED Campus student mental health and well-being strategy

March 26, 2025 2 min

OHIO’s JED Campus team is currently creating a strategic plan that will be centered around mental health and prioritizing well-being and help implement enhancements in these areas.